Utah County construction update April 13-19

April 13, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes While the UVU Spring 2012 semester may be winding down, Utah Department of Transportation crews are maintaining steady progress on the I-15 CORE project. UDOT officials urge drivers to pay particular attention to specific areas this week that may interfere with regular traffic flow:   University Parkway Orem 800 North American Fork 500 East Provo […]

In search of more green men

April 7, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes The rhythmic pulse of booming bass drums drove the abrasive cadence of snare drums late into the evening in the Gunther Technology’s Music Department.   With another school year coming to an end, the progressively prominent and exclusive entertainment-centered drumline known as the Green Man Group inspected a group of about 15 applicants Friday night, […]

Utah County construction update April 6-12

April 6, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes While nighttime general lane restrictions are possible along the entire length of the I-15 corridor, Utah Department of Transportation has issued its weekly list of specific expected activity. Below are some of the hot spots that may affect the UVU population:   University Parkway I-15 lane through American Fork and Lindon Orem 800 North Orem […]

Utah County Construction Update March 29

March 29, 2012

Reading Time: < 1 minute Utah Department of Transportation has issued a warning to drivers using the I-15 corridor inside the I-15 CORE project. Travel time could be increased by as much as two hours tomorrow afternoon, Friday, March 30.   Lane restrictions in the American Fork and Pleasant Grove area, LDS General Conference and spring breaks from four different […]

Molly Morbids win Utah Valley derby bout

March 24, 2012

Reading Time: 4 minutes Skintight pink outfits, short shorts and fishnet stockings contrasted with the intensity of the athleticism shown in the Molly Morbids’ debut battle. It unveiled just how rough roller derby can be.   One of three teams in the Happy Valley Derby Darlins roller derby league, the Molly Morbids team is comprised of the best roller derby […]

Utah County construction update March 23-29

March 23, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes In addition to the general nighttime lane restrictions along the I-15 corridor, which will affect traffic from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 p.m. Friday to 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Utah Department of Transportation has announced other areas for driver consideration.   I-15 lane restrictions through American Fork and Lindon University […]

Service Council’s 2012 Hunger Banquet inspires hundreds

February 20, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes As with traditional hunger banquets, attendees were randomly given cards upon entry, assigning them to either upper-, middle- or low-income living situations, determining where they would sit and what they would eat.   The Grande Ballroom was divided into three sections once more this year, as it has been for the past eight years for […]

Utah County construction update Feb. 17-23

February 17, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes With several sections of the I-15 CORE project reaching completion, UDOT has announced “general nighttime lane restrictions” to install some finishing touches from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. during the week, and extending to 7:30 a.m. on the weekends. Other areas of concern are as follows:   Orem 1600 North Orem 800 North Provo Center […]

Japanese culture presented in gratitude

February 14, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes Sounds of the thunderous banging of huge taiko drums contrasted with the peaceful, almost hypnotic sound of the harp-like koto music in the Ragan Theatre Saturday night, Feb. 11, in front of a nearly sold out auditorium.   This conglomeration of culture, the third annual Japan Culture Night, focused on the intense gratitude of the […]

Until divorce do us part

February 13, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes Valentines Day is not the worst day of the year. So called “single awareness” may be heightened on the 14th of February, but it doesn’t compare to the would-be anniversaries of my first or second marriage. Those days, for me, are much more poignant than Valentines Day is ever likely to be.   Living in […]